Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Wednesday morning, December 31

The following deaths have taken place:

- Paul Marley, Ballybofey and Ramelton

- Michael McGinley, Dublin and Dunfanaghy

- Una Fannon, Roscommon and Ballyshannon

- James McAndrews, Brocagh

- Rhona Coady, Buncrana and Cavan

- Sean Sweeney, Meath and Ballyshannon

- Eileen McClafferty, Downings

Paul Marley, Ballybofey and Ramelton

The death has occurred at his residence of Paul Marley, Ramelton and formerly Dooish, Ballybofey.

Much loved father to Féile, Mollie, and Zoe, beloved son of Mollie and the late Paddy, and brother of Mary, Liam, Cathal, Maggie, Andrew, and Edel. Deeply regretted and lovingly remembered by his daughters and their mother Cliona, mother Mollie, brothers, sisters, uncle Conal, auntie Kathleen, nieces, nephews, grandnephew, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, cousins and friends.

His remains are reposing at the home of his mother Mollie Marley at Dooish, Ballybofey F93 K25T on Thursday from 12 noon to 9pm. The house is private at all other times and on the morning of the funeral please.

Funeral leaving from there on Friday at 12.30pm for Requiem Mass at 1pm in the Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, Glenfin. Interment will take place in Cill Mhuire cemetery Glenfin. Mass will be streamed live via the parish webcam 

Michael McGinley, Dublin and Dunfanaghy

The death has taken place peacefully at home, in the loving care of his family, of Michael McGinley, Rathfarnham, Dublin and formerly of Dunfanaghy.

Beloved husband of the late Julia and loving father of Paul, Mary, Karen, Michael and Suzanne; Michael will be sadly missed by his family and in-laws, his grandchildren Niamh, Killian and Maia, Niall, James, Meabh and Michael, Sean, Luke and Liam, his sisters Marette and Kathleen, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. He is predeceased by his brother Brian and sister Betty.

His remains are reposing at Fanagan's Funeral Home, Willbrook, Rathfarnham, D14 WO29 on Thursday from 5.30pm to 7.30pm. House private please.

Funeral Mass will take place on Friday at 1pm in Church of the Annunciation, Rathfarnham, D14 E803, followed by burial in Kilmashogue Cemetery. Mase cam be viewed on the parish webcam

Una Fannon, Roscommon and Ballyshannon

The death has occurred of Una Fannon, neé Fitzmaurice, Lissahully, Ballyshannon, and formerly of Cloonfad-More, Carrick-on-Shannon, County Roscommon. She passed away peacefully at home in her 96th year surrounded by her loving family and her devoted carers.

Predeceased by her loving husband Harry, her parents Peter and Bridget, her brothers Thomas, Patrick and Peter Joseph Fitzmaurice her sisters Bernadette Lavin and Sr Nora Fitzmaurice; forever loved and sadly missed by her loving son Gerard, daughters Pauline Murphy and Martina Moran, daughter in-law Marie Fannon, son in-law Eamonn Murphy and the late Michael Moran; adored by her grandchildren Jennifer (Leo), Edel (Nicky), Marie (Graeme), Brian, Aaron (Amy), Shane and Ciara and her 5 great grandchildren, her beloved sister Mary Fitzmaurice (Dublin), nieces, nephews, cousins and all extended family and Friends.

Reposal of Una's remains continues at her residence F94 N6C1 on Wednesday from 4pm to 8pm, with house private at all other times please.

Removal on Thursday morning to St Patrick's Church, Ballyshannon for 11am funeral Mass followed by burial in St Joseph's Cemetery, The Rock, Ballyshannon. Mass can be view live on the parish webcam 

Family flowers only please; donation in lieu, if so desired to Donegal branch Alzheimers Society c/o John McGee & Sons Funeral Home or any family member.

James McAndrews, Brocagh

The death has taken place peacefully at Donegal Community Hospital, of James McAndrews, late of 6, Brocagh, County Donegal.

Cherished son of the late John and Betty, much loved brother of Joyce, John, Michael (Scotty), George and Frank. Very deeply regretted and sadly missed by his entire family circle.

His remains reposed overnight at St Mary's Church, Pettigo.

Requiem Mass on Wednesday at 11 am with interment afterwards in the adjoining Churchyard.

Rhona Coady, Buncrana and Cavan

The death has occurred at the Donegal Hospice of Rhona Coady, née Murphy, 43 Oakfield Close, Buncrana F93D6K1 and formerly St Columba's Avenue, Buncrana and Poles, County Cavan.

Beloved wife of Barry and cherished mother of Emily, Sophie, Elsa and Ben; much loved sister of Denyse, Derek and Ruth Jackson (Séan); predeceased by her parents Brigid and Frankie Murphy and stepdad Peter Gurrie; deeply mourned and will be forever missed by her loving husband, son, daughters, brother, sisters, her wider family circle and friends.

Family time please on the morning of the funeral.

Removal from her home on Wednesday morning  at 9.15am to St Mary's Oratory, Buncrana for Requiem Mass at 10am followed by interment in St Mary's Graveyard, Cockhill. Requiem Mass can be viewed on the parish webcam 

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to the Donegal Hospice c/o any family member or Shaun Murphy Funeral Director.

Sean Sweeney, Meath and Ballyshannon

The death has occurred of Sean Sweeney, Cabin Hill, Ratoath County Meath and late of Ballyshannon. He passed away peacefully, at home surrounded by his loving family.

Beloved husband of Kitty and father of Jennifer, Adrian, Darren, Ciaran, Sean, Cathy, Sophie, Patrick, Kotryna and the late Declan; grandfather of Éalaidh, Caragh, Ceallach, Nathan, Hannah, Áine, Teagan, Caiden, and Éabha; sadly missed by his family, sister Anna, son-in-law Ivan, daughters-in-law Ale, Joanne and Bek, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

Funeral Mass on Wednesday at 11am in The Holy Trinity Church, Ratoath followed by burial in adjacent cemetery.

Family flowers only. 

Donations in lieu to The Irish Heart Foundation or the Alzheimers Society of Ireland

Eileen McClafferty, Downings

The death has taken place of Eileen Mc Clafferty, née Barry, Cnoc Na Muirleog, Downings, Donegal, F92YY74.

Much-loved Mum to Kayleigh, Ryan and Aaron; beloved Nanny to Theo; predeceased by her father Andy; deeply regretted by her mum Ann and her brothers Andrew, Eamonn, John, Paul and Kieran. She will be sadly missed by her sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews, cousins, aunties and uncles, extended family, neighbours and many friends.

Family time on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral Mass in St John the Baptist, Carrigart on Wednesday at 11am with burial at the adjoining cemetery.

No flowers please, with donations in lieu if desired, to Crumlin Children's Hospital.

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